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4: There is Magic and Serendipity in This World
In this episode of The Lavendaire Lifestyle, Aileen reflects on a trip to New York City that was so magical and serendipitous, it left her baffled. After seemingly disconnected yet extremely lucky things kept happening to her throughout that trip, Aileen is convinced that there is serendipity and magic in this world. You just have to be open … Read more
My LASIK Eye Surgery Experience
A lot of you were interested in learning more about LASIK, so let me take you through my entire experience before, during, and after the procedure. I share a lot of information, so I've included timestamps for each section.
3: You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out. Keep Exploring, Don't Settle.
In today's episode of The Lavendaire Lifestyle, Aileen talks about feeling lost and frustrated at not knowing what to do with her life after graduation. Determined to discover her true calling, Aileen decides to follow her curiosities and explore everything that she's drawn to. This episode is a reminder that you don't have to have … Read more
Psychological Time vs. Clock Time
Inspired by The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. “The distinction between the past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.” – Albert Einstein
2: Rewrite Your Stories Through the Eyes of Love
Hi my loves, First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the amazing feedback on my first podcast. It meant so much to see all the love and support I have around me. I'm really glad that my stories and lessons could contribute to your life in any way. If you haven't already, please leave a … Read more
April Favorites 2016
From Oprah to Coachella to getting LASIK and listening to audiobooks for a change, April was filled with lots of great experiences. Check out all the links to my favorite things below.
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
This is the story of how I got started with my podcast, and the uncomfortable experiences I had to endure in order to see this project through. As I continue this journey, I'm learning to get more and more comfortable with the uncomfortable.
My Morning Routine 2016
Follow me through my morning routine! This is what I aim to do in the mornings to stay inspired, creative, and healthy. I had a lot of fun making this video, I hope you enjoy it!
1: Be Stronger Than Your Fears, Bolder Than Your Insecurities
Welcome to the first episode of The Lavendaire Lifestyle! In this new podcast, I will be diving deeper into my personal life stories, and sharing all the lessons that I've learned and wisdom I've gained about creating your dream life. New episodes will be released every Sunday. Subscribe to The Lavendaire Lifestyle on iTunes
Words of Wisdom 001 | Eckhart Tolle
I’ve been collecting words of wisdom in my pocket for a few years now, I thought I’d start a series sharing them with you all! Today’s words of wisdom comes from spiritual author and teacher, Eckhart Tolle and his book The Power of Now.
50 Facts About Me
I think it's about time we take it to the next step… Get to know me a little more in this fun video!
March Favorites 2016
I’m so happy it’s spring! This month’s favorites video is a bit more chatty than usual since I go into more detail & personal stories.
Closet Tour + Organization 2016
Welcome to my new closet! I've moved, decluttered, and rearranged my entire wardrobe since my first closet tour video. If you're new here, my closet is organized the “KonMari” way, inspired by the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo.
Knowing Your Mindset: Fixed vs. Growth
Do you have the right mindset? This lesson is based off the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck. After reading about the fixed vs. growth mindsets and their consequences, I knew this concept was too important not to share.
How it feels to live your dream life
Lately I've noticed a shift in my career, like a new energy has started to come my way. This experience is all new to me, so I wanted to share this moment in time with you.
February Favorites 2016
February was such a beautiful and eventful month for me. Watch a recap of my past month, including a clip from my TEDx talk, and my favorites in beauty products, documentary, podcast, and music.
Desk Tour
Welcome to my work space! This is where I spend 80% of my weekdays, writing and bringing my creative ideas to life.
Speaking at TEDxYouth @ Walnut
Over the weekend, I had the honor of speaking at TEDxYouth at Walnut. Speaking at a TED event had been a life goal of mine since college, so this experience was quite literally a dream come true.
Q&A II
Today I'm continuing my Q&A series, #AskAileen, and answering your questions from YouTube and Instagram. This episode covers: advice to my younger self, my one message to the world, my dream career and how to deal with setbacks, and an update on how I'm adapting to minimalism.
How much do you really know about yourself?
Discover more about yourself and what you want out of life with this free downloadable list of 30 self reflection journaling prompts.
